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Larry Mantle hosts lively and in-depth discussions of city news, politics, science, the arts, entertainment, and more. Airs weekdays 9-11am on 89.3 FM and streaming online at LAist.com and the LAist app. Austin Cross hosts AirTalk Fridays — watch the Friday show live on Instagram (@laistofficial).
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Listen 1:35:41Volunteers, wildlife experts, and cleanup crews continue to cleanup efforts of the more than 100,000 gallons crude oil spill in Santa Barbara. Also, LA Times writer offers adventurous hikers the best hidden walks and trails of the city in his latest book. Then, we hear the latest from the Cannes Film Festival.Volunteers, wildlife experts, and cleanup crews continue to cleanup efforts of the more than 100,000 gallons crude oil spill in Santa Barbara. Also, LA Times writer offers adventurous hikers the best hidden walks and trails of the city in his latest book. Then, we hear the latest from the Cannes Film Festival. -
Listen 1:30:09L.A. County prosecutors have decided against filing charges against 15 students at Venice High School accused of sexual assaults. Also, Boy Scouts of America President Robert Gates says the ban on participation by openly gay adults can't be sustained. Then, historian Richard Reeves delves into one of the darkest episodes of American history.L.A. County prosecutors have decided against filing charges against 15 students at Venice High School accused of sexual assaults. Also, Boy Scouts of America President Robert Gates says the ban on participation by openly gay adults can't be sustained. Then, historian Richard Reeves delves into one of the darkest episodes of American history. -
Yesterday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to increase the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Also, how will you remember David Letterman’s legacy? Then, does classical music move you to tears? If you answered yes...you might be an HSP - a highly sensitive person -
Listen 1:35:16Motorcycle clubs are a subject of national discussion after Sunday's mass shootout at a biker gang meet-up in Waco, Texas. Also, where is the line between anti-Semitic speech and free speech? Then, what LA venues have soul to you? Share some of your favorite venue memories.Motorcycle clubs are a subject of national discussion after Sunday's mass shootout at a biker gang meet-up in Waco, Texas. Also, where is the line between anti-Semitic speech and free speech? Then, what LA venues have soul to you? Share some of your favorite venue memories. -
Listen 1:35:03President Obama is announcing today he'll limit the types of surplus military equipment provided to local law enforcement. Also, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American groups filed a federal complaint last week against Harvard University claiming racial bias in undergraduate admissions process. Then, NPR's Sylvia Paggiolio on her long, storied career and the top stories in Europe.President Obama is announcing today he'll limit the types of surplus military equipment provided to local law enforcement. Also, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American groups filed a federal complaint last week against Harvard University claiming racial bias in undergraduate admissions process. Then, NPR's Sylvia Paggiolio on her long, storied career and the top stories in Europe. -
Listen 1:34:53The fight for U.S. Senate is heating up between California democrats Attorney General Kamala Harris and Rep. Loretta Sanchez. Also, ABC News’ chief anchor is in hot water after it was disclosed that he donated $25,000 to the Clinton Foundation. Then, Charlize Theron's role in in "Mad Max" has men's rights activists in a huff.The fight for U.S. Senate is heating up between California democrats Attorney General Kamala Harris and Rep. Loretta Sanchez. Also, ABC News’ chief anchor is in hot water after it was disclosed that he donated $25,000 to the Clinton Foundation. Then, Charlize Theron's role in in "Mad Max" has men's rights activists in a huff. -
Listen 1:35:06Former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka has been indicted by a grand jury for obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Also, Governor Jerry Brown has just released his revision of the state’s 2015 operating budget. Then, researchers predict Southern California could see more than twenty extremely hot days averaging above ninety-five degrees.Former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka has been indicted by a grand jury for obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Also, Governor Jerry Brown has just released his revision of the state’s 2015 operating budget. Then, researchers predict Southern California could see more than twenty extremely hot days averaging above ninety-five degrees. -
Listen 1:34:27President Obama and his party are heading opposite ways over the proposed trade deal with Asia known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Also, a Pew study released this week shows that millennials have now surpassed Gen Xers as the largest generation in the U.S. labor force. Then, author David McCullough tackles the progression to the airplane in his latest book, “The Wright Brothers.”President Obama and his party are heading opposite ways over the proposed trade deal with Asia known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Also, a Pew study released this week shows that millennials have now surpassed Gen Xers as the largest generation in the U.S. labor force. Then, author David McCullough tackles the progression to the airplane in his latest book, “The Wright Brothers.” -
Listen 1:33:45According to the new LA County homeless census, the number of people living in cars, tents, and larger encampments has nearly doubled. Also,the NFL took the air out of the New England Patriots franchise and fans yesterday, slapping quarterback Tom Brady with a four game suspension,. Then, a new study shows that many millennials are choosing to opt out of any kind of religious affiliation.According to the new LA County homeless census, the number of people living in cars, tents, and larger encampments has nearly doubled. Also,the NFL took the air out of the New England Patriots franchise and fans yesterday, slapping quarterback Tom Brady with a four game suspension,. Then, a new study shows that many millennials are choosing to opt out of any kind of religious affiliation. -
Listen 1:35:04It’s a busy start to the week for President Obama, as he hosts a summit of leaders of Arab states this week at camp David. Also, the LA County homeless census is just concluded, and new numbers are expected today, with the biggest growth in Venice. Then, new McDonalds CEO Steve Easterbrook is making some big changes to the iconic burger joint.It’s a busy start to the week for President Obama, as he hosts a summit of leaders of Arab states this week at camp David. Also, the LA County homeless census is just concluded, and new numbers are expected today, with the biggest growth in Venice. Then, new McDonalds CEO Steve Easterbrook is making some big changes to the iconic burger joint.
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Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Lucy Copp, Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Associate Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Courtney Eileen Fulcher, Apprentice News Clerk